Information About the Area from our Experts

Section 8 & Affordable

Unlike most cities, Marietta devotes several pages on its website to section 8. They have a page where you can download every document needed to apply for section 8. Also, there’s a page where applicants can view their spot on the waiting list and search for wait list openings in every Georgia county. If the applicant has questions, there is a link for frequently asked questions. There’s another page that talks about the family self-sufficiency programs that are offered with section 8, and lastly, a page that lists contacts the applicant can call if they need help.

Schools & Education

Marietta is one of the few places in the U.S. that is able to offer an International Baccalaureate (IB) program in every grade K-12. This means they have a curriculum that is unlike the typical and traditional U.S. school. There’s a more intense focus on international education, including studying other cultures traditions and religions. IB curriculums in the past have been more rigorous than the norm. All of Marietta’s are operated by Marietta City Schools. There is one high school, one middle school, and several elementary schools. There are also three universities in Marietta, which are home to more than 20,000 students.